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Originally Posted by Yasmine Bint Al Nubia
Hi da Sage, I think we spend too much time equating being thin with being healthy. Much of this comes from watching professional dancers who fit the general concept of what we think is beautiful...more to the point it's probably healthier to change our perceptions of what we do rather than change who we are.
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....it's called working it girl!!!  
Yasmine |
In many cases an attitude adjustment is in order, but in my case weight loss and strengthening in in order.
I can be myself at 100, 150, or 200 lbs...but I'm pretty sure my doctor would prefer me to be 150 than 200 lbs. And I have friends who are perfectly healthy at >200
...and others who are not.
Bellydance and determination increased my fitness at a time when walking was painful, and my doctor less than helpful. I still have a long way to go before I will feel completely happy with my body's abilities.